WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2018

Kate UK

RYE Darn it. I will be looking forward to your return. Take care. I treasure the picture of Farley.

Kelly We make yogurt in the Instant Pot. It's practically foolproof, and you can make a gallon at a time if you want to.

Lisa Girl, you need to be the CEO.

Carol I sent a message a week ago to get the GoFundMe info about Dana's daughter. I haven't seen you posting lately and haven't received a reply to my message, so now I'm wondering if you are ok?

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I felt a little bit sorry for myself after a main course of 'difficulty with home-schooled grandson' followed by a dessert of 'demanding work shift'. I was reminded of why I want to retire soon.

I'm over it now. It's a new day!

I'm jealous of the SC person who won the lottery, darn it...I could have done so much good stuff with that money...I hope it was one of you gals or DJ...

Karen in Virginia

Keytone Karen - Check your messages for Dana's Facebook page. I did not get your message.

Hi all!
Just been out with my other yoga friend for a trip to a nearby picturesque village that I have never visited all the time I've lived here!!! Driven past it and thought, "Oh that looks nice!" but never actually stopped. Today I wandered round the funny, old fashioned shops with her and had an overpriced sandwich for lunch. Only ate half the bread, left the chips. But we sat in the warm sun and chatted. Nice. I hope she will come and see me in Hove. She is the one who dropped a knife on her toe. She still has a limp.
So, came back from that and stripped the bedclothes in the annexe. Threw out piles of video tapes. Then I hung up the laundry. Then I found an old great big torch and decided that might be handy to take with us for looking in eaves, so I spent some time chiselling off the corrosion from the dead batteries. I got it to work in the end. My supply of batteries is now depleted, so I've ordered more from Amazon.
Still, haven't tackled the wardrobe in my study. I'm scared of it. It's the one with all the huge boxes of photos and weird shoes, scarves and hats. Tomorrow - I promise you all.
Rang my cancer friend, who doesn't sound good, but cheered up a bit as we chatted. Her friend was about to arrive to give her a relexology session.

So, now I'm relaxing. Phew!

Love you all, Heather UK xxxxxxx

Rita glad to hear from you. No "me time" ? Too busy camp hosting?
Tracey I am a firm believer in sweet talking electronics... then if they persist in their stubbornness, they get pip's boot!
Kelly that placement officer needs a new career, not suited to his/her task. No matter what your DH's restrictions there is someone out there who needs what he CAN do.
NYKaren thanks for https://www.humoroushomemaking.com/homemade-yogurt really enjoyed her style. After you strain it, how much yoghurt do you get from a half gallon of milk?
Katla thanks for the daylight temp lights, D3 and do something fun reminders. You inspired me to find out how much riding lessons would cost
Lisa understand about overthinking possibilities, do it all the time. Better for us to "intend" the favorable outcome we want, so for you I'm intending a delightful surprise from your CEO
Michele, What a BOGO deal! Definitely does NOT apply at the Freddie's here.
Sharon you are right, the giant artichoke is in Castroville and Garlic Festival (garlic ice cream?) in Gilroy. Guess I've been away toooo long... ;{
Heather good on you for seizing the day and visiting the village. Regret not visiting many places in Idaho before we left.
Machka enjoy your well earned days off.

Last night while checking step progress during line dance class, I saw that Joe had called. Missed the "vibe". Called him back right away as he really does not like to use the phone. Tumble had gotten UP onto the dining room table and raided the Halloween candy. Fortunately only 5 snack sized in the dish. On call vet recommended 2 tsp of hydrogen peroxide to get her to bring it all up, repeat after 5 mins if unsuccessful. Nothing. Then vet said offer food and try 3 tsp of peroxide. Still nothing. Vet felt that since the chocolate was thin coating it was not a dangerous dose for her 25 lb weight. Cautioned she'll probably have the runs. If she got irritable or her heart started to race we should run her in. Fortunately she was yawning throughout and slept well through the night. Waiting for the other "shoe" to drop.

That's my story of why I missed my step goal yesterday and I'm stickin' to it.

Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD.
60 g protein 18/23, rx/vits 13.5/23, meditate 11/23, walk one more step 19/23, knee exercises 11/23, core 3/12, walk Tumble 2/12 times, SWSY 0/6, hang up or purge art 0/0, AF 15/23.

Lisa - Hope all news is good news with the CEO

Michele - BOGO sales, I wish we could get 1/2 off here, I have never heard such a thing!

Trucker - I had the best Grandfather in the world. He was very old fashioned in some ways, but believed that I could and should do anything that the boys could do. We lived right next door to him and my brother and I were his only grandchildren, needless to say we were spoiled rotten. He bought us the newest gadgets as gifts and his and my grandmother were very careful to put who bought what for us on tags. After she passed and I have read through her diaries she made notes about gifts Grampie bought, gifts she bought and those that she went together on. He bought me Lego's, erector sets, I had the first tape recorder of all of my friends. When I was learning to drive he taught me how to check my oil, belts, tires, etc. It was funny though, I was never allowed to mow the lawn because that was men's work. I was so incredibly blessed to have him in my life. I sure made a lot of cardboard box houses for my Barbie's though. Facecloths were bedspreads, wrapping paper was wall paper. Sweet sweet memories. Thanks for that trip down memory lane.

Machka - We get a lot of long weekends in Canada but I sure wish we had 12, one a month. Here in Alberta we have 9 now, we don't have one in March or April depending on when Easter is. June we don't have one and August is not recognized by a lot of businesses. One of the refineries here have one every month they have one that they call 12th day it is in June just so they have a stat.

Barbara - Hope your dog is OK and doesn't make too much of a mess from the chocolate.

My husband took the day off work today to woodburn the ornaments as I am very frustrated we are so far behind. I told him this wasn't necessary, but that I appreciated it. He then tells me that he told his boss that he was at the hospital with me! I hate these lies, I always feel they will come true. I told him my feelings on this and he told me to be careful and don't let anything happen to myself! I am now avoiding facebook today as one of his co-workers is a friend of mine on there.

Oh what a tangled web we weave, when we practice to deceive! I don't think they would have even questioned him, he has been there for 2 years and not missed a day of work yet except for one approved day off with notice.

Oh well, it's done now.
Tracey in another sunny day in Edmonton

Just found out that DGS has qualified for State Cross Country. He is the one who had extensive surgery in May. He has worked so hard to get back in shape and we are so proud of him.The meet is in Waco on Monday so I had to change my hair appointment. We are leaving Tuesday for DisneyWorld so lots of preparations to make.
Rye- Best wishes, we will miss you. Take care of you.
Michele- I liked that you called us a club. That’s what we are, a friends club.
We had 8 straight days of rain and received over 12 inches. Guess what it is raining again.
Better get on my “to do” list.
SueBDew in TX

Sorted out my dry goods cabinet this afternoon. Loads of out of date flour etc. I'm talking 2014. If I were here I would use it, but I don't want to take it with me. Better to start afresh. Going to do tins, bottles tomorrow.
Big bags to go to the dump.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxx